This is a plastic model kit, which comes unassembled and unpainted. So glue, model paints and other basic modelling tools are additionally required.

At the beginning of 1945 with the type XXI Germany had the most advanced submarine in the world at that time. Due to numerous technical innovations it was capable of unlimited underwater travel as the diesel engines drew in the necessary fresh air through a special snort. It had a linear shape designed for submarine travel and its battery capacity was three times greater, giving it a sensational speed of 17 knots dived. Other innovations were noiseless electric motors for stealth, highly sensitive navigation instruments and 2 cm anti-aircraft gun turrets.- Separate left outer hull wall giving a view into the interior- Detailed surface structures- Detailed torpedo compartment- Crew living quarters- Detailed control room- Conning tower with internal structures- Detailed diesel engines and electric motors- Battery/accumulator compartments- Movable diving planes and hydroplanes- Rotating twin AA gun turrets- Detailed fin superstructure with antennae, periscope and snort mast- Authentic decals for U2540 with interior details